Classic Cars & Bike Show: A celebration of engines, elegance, and charity

Engines roared, and nostalgia rolled in as thousands of motoring enthusiasts attended the annual Classic Cars & Bike Show on Saturday, January 17, and Sunday, January 18 at Timour Hall Villa in Plumstead.

The two-day exhibition featured modern classic vehicles on the first day and vintage classic ones on the second day. Some 600 vehicles were on display over the weekend, including cars from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s era, like the classic Chevrolet Corvette, Volkswagen(VW) cars and minivans, Ford, Cadillac, and Mini Cooper

The Classic Cars & Bike Show was organised by the Crankhandle Club and the International Police Association (IPA) non-profit, where a large amount of proceeds would be donated to various charities.

The Crankhandle Club representative, Colin Greyvensteyn, said this event serves as a main fundraiser for the IPA and the various charities it supports.

“We normally support around 10 to 15 local charities every year,” he said.

Mr Greyvensteyn said that classic car events can bring people together.

“Many of the cars on display are from private individuals and car clubs,” he said. Most of the funds raised on the day were from entry fees, competitions, and private donations.

IPA manager, Reece Harvey, said that the car show has been running at Timour Hall for more than 20 years, and the property also serves as a guest house for international police members who travel.

“Many of the funds raised would go to various charities, our organisation and the Crankhandle Club will nominate which charities will receive the funds,” he said.